At a Glance
Median Income
$68,304
$35,486 per capita
Home Value
$174,800
Zillow: $243,944
Median Rent
$789/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Rio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rio residents earn a median household income of $68,304 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,486. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,775 business establishments, including 194 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio is $174,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,944. Median rent is $789/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Rio reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Rio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,068
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,304
Per Capita$35,486
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$4,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,800
Rent$789
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$243,944
Housing Units439
Rent Burden18.1%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,231/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation927 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 194 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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